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About stevedt1954

I graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Speech. I then received a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Brigham Young University. After some postgraduate work I received a Utah state license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I began my government service with Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services as a Youth Counselor in 1979 and have served as a therapist, Group Home Manager, YSC Clinical Director, YSC Assistant Director, Program Manager for Interim Shelter and Juvenile Receiving Centers and currently is Clinical Director for the Division. I previously worked as a counselor at Heritage Youth Services, Clearfield Job Corps, Project New Pride, and currently am a part-time therapist for LDS Family Services and has a small private therapy and coaching practice.

My Holiday Wish for Homeless Teens

Posted on November 22, 2011

I recently returned from the annual Runaway and Homeless Youth Conference. This year it was held in Portland, Oregon and I went on a tour of facilities in the downtown area which create a wonderful continuum of services for youth … Continue reading →

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Getting a count of homeless youth

Posted on February 8, 2011

“Where did you sleep on the night of January 26th?” This is the question nationwide homeless shelters, nonprofits, government programs and other agencies asked to get a one night snapshot of how many homeless children, youth and adults are in Utah and across the nation.    As … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day: Loving You in Spite of You

Posted on February 1, 2011

Valentine’s Day is coming soon. A day for the celebration of love. For hundreds of years, love letters were the way people showed their feelings for each other.  Letters evolved into greeting cards. Then after World War Two, gifts such … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways to Improve Family Communication

Posted on January 5, 2011

Every family has their fair share of fights. But if improving the home-harmony is on your resolution this year, it is important to learn how to start off the conversation when you feel upset, irritated or angry. Here are our top … Continue reading →

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The Sky’s the Limit: Parenting Tips Learned from Eagles

Posted on September 17, 2010

I love bald eagles. They are so balanced and graceful, so independent and strong. When I see them soaring effortlessly on thermals of air, or diving down to catch a fish in their powerful talons, I understand why they are … Continue reading →

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Up a Creek without a Paddle

Posted on July 29, 2010

One of my favorite summer pastimes is canoeing. I enjoy calm rivers like the Jordan and Bear.  Paddling past farms and wetlands, seeing the world from a very different point of view. Even though the river is usually calm, a … Continue reading →

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